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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ABIOMED INC
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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		STREET 1:		22 CHERRY HILL DR
		CITY:			DANVERS
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9787775410

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		CITY:			DANVERS
		STATE:			MA
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